Troy and Leonard wanted to showcase fine Western craftsmanship, and they do just that on every cap of TX Whiskey. First, they select the boot leather to be used—often from their personal boots or leather from their local partners and friends. Next, they punch circles in the leather and match them with the appropriate-sized Portuguese corks. Then, they secure it to the cork using a custom-made beach wood ring and Troy’s handmade tools. Voila!
Continue reading …In a sport where beauty is very close to everything, my 10-year-old showed up to her first show of the year with a one-eyed pirate horse that had been off work and training for about three months. She believes in her partner and says Chanel would never quit on her if she were to become sick or injured.
Continue reading …An exciting new addition to the show this year are Equine Chronicle Bucks that will be presented to competitors in random class drawings. That’s $500 a day for classes taking place June 15-19, totaling $2,500 for the show!
Continue reading …For national qualifiers and/or Affiliate (State/Provincial Invitees) to be eligible to enter a Youth Performance Halter class at the AQHYA World Show, a youth/horse combination must meet the requirements in a., b. and c. below:
1. earn the required number of points to qualify for Youth Performance Halter at the AQHYA World Show OR show at ten (10) shows in a performance halter class during the qualifying period (shows will be counted by show numbers on a one-horse/one-exhibitor basis);
The number of exhibitors for the Nutrena East has more than doubled from last year, causing a shift in the schedule to accommodate the growth. Classes will remain on the same days; however, additional arenas will be used to help keep the show running efficiently. Show management will accommodate potential conflicts.
Continue reading …Last week, AQHA released the news that disciplinary action was conducted against members, Mozaun and Sarah McKibben, as a result of four horses testing positive for prohibited substance, guanabenz, at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. The disciplinary action involved disqualification and stripping of titles earned during the event, a $10,000 fine for Mozaun, […]
Continue reading …The 71st Appaloosa Nationals and 2018 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show premium book is now online. The entry deadline is May 23rd. Click here to view the premium book.
Continue reading …These revamped Breeders’ Futurity classes are open to both Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses that have been nominated to the program. Solid Paint-breds are also eligible to compete in most World Show challenge and sweepstakes classes.
Continue reading …Thanks to AQHA competitor, Ashley Roach, for sharing some fun photos from around the rings at the 2018 AQHA L1 Championship West that recently concluded in Las Vegas, NV. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Member feedback aided the AQHA Show Department in crafting the 2018 Lucas Oil World tentative schedule. Based on feedback from trainers, owners and exhibitors, the AQHA Show Department staff made adjustments to how they created the show’s 2018 schedule. AQHA staff also received feedback and suggestions from the AQHA Show Committee before the tentative schedule was approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.
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